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13 Money Mistakes That Won’t Derail Your Retirement

Retirement has taken over The Principal Blog! Turns out starting over is harder than I thought after 30 years in education. Currently, the retirement niche has caught my attention. Settling into retirement was a little harder than I imagined. This is one video about retirement in a series of videos ... Read More about 13 Money Mistakes That Won’t Derail Your Retirement

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Retirement Planning: 8 Questions to Ask Before Retiring

Have you thought about what it would be like to retire?  Are you within 5 years of retirement? Is retirement even an option for you? Here are 8 questions that can help you with retirement planning.In this video, I share with you the thinking that went into my decision to retire this year.As I spend ... Read More about Retirement Planning: 8 Questions to Ask Before Retiring

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Top 5 Retirement Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Retirement mistakes are real but not detremental. Last year I wrote questions to ask yourself before you retire. One year later I have learned a lot. Hopefully, this list of retirement mistakes to avoid can help you with your retiremnt planning.Retirement is an exciting phase of life, promising the ... Read More about Top 5 Retirement Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Why Go Digital? 5 Benefits of Digital Planning in the 2024

Digital planners have been around for years. Whether your a new principal or been in education administration for many years, let this be your year to start using a digital planner. Here are five fantastic benefits of going digital this school year:1. Makes Brainstorming EasyBusy principals are ... Read More about Why Go Digital? 5 Benefits of Digital Planning in the 2024

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The Principal’s Office – Office Etiquette

What are the expectations for office etiquette in your school office? Communicating expectations to everyone helps with transparency and creates a welcoming environment for all school stakeholders. The office environment can make or break the culture of your building. Here is how I handled office ... Read More about The Principal’s Office – Office Etiquette

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Kickstart Back to School: 8 Staff Morale Boosters That Work!

As the new school year approaches, it’s important to kick things off with enthusiasm and positivity. Keeping staff morale high, from the very beginning, is key to a successful and vibrant school environment. Staff morale is more important than ever in today’s school climate. Here are eight fun ... Read More about Kickstart Back to School: 8 Staff Morale Boosters That Work!

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Top Productivity Tips for Retirees and Remote Workers

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In this video, I’m sharing practical, actionable tips tailored to retirees and those working from home. Retirement or working from home—both sound like a dre...

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Oops!!! If you watched my last video I uploaded the wrong day in the life🤦🏼‍♀️ This is new one but I did fix the other one if you want to go back and see that one🤷🏼‍♀️ ... See MoreSee Less

Too Old? From Retired to Youtube

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Are you ever too old to start something new? In today’s video, I’m diving into relaunching my YouTube channel after 50. From retirement to content creation, ...

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Retirement??? What it's really like..

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One recently retired Missouri educator/administrator explains retirement after retiring TWICE in two years. Retirement is a lot more mental than financial I ...

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I posted something in the productivity facebook group and the members wanted to know more about what "office etiquette" meant in my back-to-school notes. Well, here ya go!!! ... See MoreSee Less

Office Etiquette 101 For The Principal's Office

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Navigating the principal's office with professionalism and respect is crucial for fostering a positive school environment. In this video, I'll cover essentia...

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